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Leaders are waiting to see if the state makes changes to its tier system that could reopen more businesses.

As of Wednesday, nearly half of the vaccines have gone to White residents while Black and Latino residents combined have received less than 20% of doses.

County asks state for larger vaccine allocation to compensate for increased demand from those living outside the region.

Limited supply, speed mean you cant select which COVID-19 vaccine you get The two vaccines approved for use against COVID-19 are Pfizer and Moderna. Officials are still waiting for Johnson & Johnson to submit its vaccine for approval. Author: Brandon Lewis Updated: 6:57 PM PST February 1, 2021 SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — San Diego County residents do not get to select which vaccine they will receive when visiting a county-funded vaccine site. Officials said supp...

Print San Diego County officials eager to speed and streamline the region’s sluggish COVID-19 vaccine rollout have turned to an online signup system that they hope will be a one-stop-shop for residents looking to get their shot. There’s just one problem — many San Diegans say the site doesn’t work. Last week, the state launched MyTurn (myturn.ca.gov) as a way for Californians to answer one of the pandemic’s most pressing questions: Can I get vaccinated? Those who are eligible — San ...

Sharp HealthCare said in a statement it is not verifying county residency because “there are many health care workers that reside in adjacent counties."

The state of California is moving to an age-based vaccination system. The changes were announced amid criticism the state has not rolled out vaccines fast enough.

The announcement by Governor Newsom that vaccinations are now available to 65 and older has raised many questions for California seniors.

San Diego County data shows 47,443 people have been vaccinated against coronavirus since mid-December.

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The Regional Taskforce on the Homeless will not conduct its 2021 annual Point-in-Time Count of unsheltered San Diegans due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was announced Tuesday. According to the RTFH, a typical Point-in-Time Count requires nearly 1,600 volunteers due to the size and population of San Diego County. It is typically conducted in mid-January. The decision was grounded in concerns for the safety and well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness, volunteers an...